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3DS Max Tutorial: Exterior Lighting with an HDRI

  • lisawolf3
  • Aug 17
  • 1 min read

Updated: Sep 21

3DS Max Architectural Visualisation tutorial - HDRI Lighting in V-Ray
3DS Max Architectural Visualisation tutorial - HDRI Lighting in V-Ray

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to set up HDRI exterior lighting in 3DS Max using a V-Ray Dome Light. Many artists avoid working with HDRIs because they seem complex, but the process is actually very simple—and it can transform your architectural visualization (archviz) projects with realistic lighting and reflections.


You’ll learn how to:


  • Create and configure a V-Ray HDRI light in 3DS Max

  • Use HDRIs for accurate global illumination

  • Enhance your renders with natural sky lighting and reflections

  • Improve realism in CGI and architectural visualization workflows


Whether you’re working on exterior renderings, photorealistic archviz projects, or just starting with HDRI lighting in 3DS Max, this tutorial will give you a clean and effective workflow to achieve professional results.


If you’d like me to cover more 3DS Max and V-Ray tutorials—such as materials, rendering techniques, or advanced lighting setups—drop a comment below and I’ll be happy to create more content!


Here's a link to the YouTube video:


 
 
 

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